University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Mark Carney on the Limits of Soft Power

At the 2026 Davos summit, the Canadian prime minister echoes Harvard’s Joseph Nye.

by Olivia Farrar

Brown president Ruth Simmons retires

An Ivy League transition

Alumnae Nancy Knowlton and Sandra Steingraber win Heinz awards for environment

Scientist Nancy Knowlton and author Sandra Steingraber recognized

Harvard experts on testosterone, fathering

Harvard experts on how behavior changes physiology

Yale adds second ROTC chapter

Air Force training to be offered on campus

Elizabeth Warren to announce her candidacy for the 2012 U.S. Senate race

The Harvard Law School professor will announce her candidacy for the Massachusetts Democratic Party's nomination for the seat now held by Scott Brown.

Kennedy School alumni launch TurboVote

Kennedy School alumni launch an online voting program targeting college students.

Harvard students and leaders commemorate September 11

The University community bears witness with music, words, and fellowship.

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

President Faust’s online welcome to the community

An online welcome to the community

Pediatrics professor takes leave to direct Let's Move!

Adams House master and pediatrics professor takes leave to direct Let's Move!

The College redistributes aid among lower- and higher-income undergraduates

The College redistributes aid among lower- and higher-income undergraduates, and introduces a new family financial-planning tool.